Irving, who grew up in New Jersey, would love a New York homecoming and apparently is pressuring the Cavs to make it happen. But the Knicks are equally adamant about keeping Porzingis, whose 7-foot-3 size and athleticism make him a unique talent.

So despite the Cavs’ desires, sources maintain that the Knicks have seen nothing “out there that would get [them] to consider moving” Porzingis.

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Porzingis, a huge fan favorite, became trade news in the waning days of the Phil Jackson regime when the former team president fielded offers. Somehow – probably through Jackson’s firing — Madison Square Garden was spared from fans’ fiery wrath.

Porzingis, who created dissension by skipping his exit interview at the end of the regular season, recently proclaimed his love of New York. Two weeks ago, he told the league’s website – on his 22nd birthday while participating in Basketball without Borders program in Africa – that he is all-in on New York.

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The lead players in Knicks new brain trust, president Steve Mills and GM Scott Perry, made it clear they want to develop and start a rebuild with youth. Porzingis is a perfect cornerstone. They have looked at an essential core four of Porzingis, Tim Hardaway Jr., draft pick Frank Ntilikina and center Willy Hernangomez. Sure, Irving is proven and young and would make a great addition. But not at the cost of Porzingis.

And you thought Carmelo Anthony would supply the only offseason trade drama.

Sources maintain there has been little, if any, movement on the Anthony trade front. He wants Houston. He would waive his no-trade clause to go there – along with a 15 percent trade kicker that would cost him roughly $8 million to go to the Rockets. Cleveland is not nearly as attractive without Irving and with LeBron James’ future there in question. Other teams, including Portland and Oklahoma City, have interest in Anthony, but the attraction has been one-way so far.

The Rockets have sought an extra trade partner to make the finances work because the Knicks have said no to taking back Ryan Anderson and his $60 million-over-three-years deal more times than the average person hangs up on robocalls.